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Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Laboratory Technician, Biology Intern

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Internship · Summer 2027Basel, SwitzerlandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least Sek E school level in Basel-Stadt, Basel-Landschaft, or Solothurn; Sek level in Aargau; Mittlere Reife in Germany; or a higher school level.
  • Have good academic performance in mathematics and science subjects.
  • Have German at native-speaker level or at least B2, and basic English skills.
  • Be curious and interested in natural sciences, including biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics.
  • Be able to work collaboratively, participate actively in discussions, develop creative solutions, and also work independently with concentration.
  • Demonstrate reliability, good observation skills, and good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in research and development of new and improved medicines.
  • Conduct complex laboratory experiments, evaluate the results, and document them accurately.
  • Use computer-controlled measurement and analysis equipment as well as pipettes.
  • Develop biological tests to identify biological and chemical substances that may be suitable for treating diseases.
  • Assess the effects of developed substances on proteins, animal cell cultures, and animals, including mice and rats.
  • Test medicines for microbiological purity before they are sold.
  • Present results in project groups or team meetings in German or English.
  • Work with other scientists in local and global teams.

About the Company

Roche

Global pharmaceuticals and diagnostics company

Roche is a global leader in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. It develops medicines and diagnostic tools that help detect, monitor, and treat diseases, using research and biotechnology to drive new therapies and tests. Roche combines drug development with in-house diagnostic products to support personalized medicine, where treatments are tailored to individual patients based on test results. Its approach differs from many peers by integrating drug discovery with diagnostic capabilities and by expanding its research through strategic acquisitions (like Genentech) to strengthen its biotechnology and R&D capabilities. The company’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and healthcare worldwide by delivering reliable medicines, accurate diagnostic tests, and data-driven care.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Founded
1896

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